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Health Encyclopedia: Colds And The Flu Prevention
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Because colds and flus are easily spread, everyone should always wash his or her hands before eating and after going outside. Ordinary soap is sufficient. Waterless hand cleaners that contain an alcohol-based gel are also effective for every day use and may even kill cold viruses. (They are less effective, however, if extreme hygiene is required. In such cases, alcohol-based rinses are needed.)
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Antibacterial soaps add little protection, particularly against viruses...
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A Closer Look at Probiotics
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IBD & The Gut: New Research & The Truth about Colonics and Probiotics
By Elizabeth Roberts , Health Expert...a capsule that contains good gut bacteria such as acidophilus, lactobacillus, and bifidus. In my... Read more »
An RA Beginner’s Guide: How to Manage Medication Side Effects
By Lene Andersen , Health Expert...often, constipation. My naturopath suggested taking acidophilus (a helpful bacteria)... Read more »
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Cirrhosis: Encephalopathy
...drugs can cause toxic side effects.Adding non-ammonia producing bacteria to the intestine, including L. acidophilus and E. faecium, is showing promise as a safe and effective... Read more »Pneumonia: Medications
...antibiotics is stomach problems.Antibiotics raise the risk for vaginal infections. Taking supplements of acidophilus or eating yogurt with active cultures may help restore healthy bacteria that... Read more »Sinusitis: Prevention
...certain strains of lactobacilli bacteria found in the intestines. Some of these strains, particularly acidophilus, are used to make yogurt. According to one study, milk containing the strain... Read more »Ear Infections: Prevention
...certain strains of lactobacilli, bacteria found in the intestines. Some of these strains, particularly acidophilus, are used to make yogurt. In one study, milk containing the strain lactobacilli... Read more »Colon and Rectal Cancers: Dietary Factors
...a lower risk for colon cancer if it contains live active bacterial cultures, such as Lactobacillus acidophilus, that are called probiotics. These "friendly bacteria" appear to protect the colon... Read more »Images
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